The EMCDDA and the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL) are offering two upcoming events in 2021: the European Drugs Winter School (EDWS) and the European Drugs Summer School (EDSS).
The EDWS will take place as a virtual event from 1–12 March 2021 and will explore the theme of 'Responses to, and preparedness for, health-related threats (COVID-19 lessons learned)'.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021, starting at 01:00 PM (Washington, DC time)
Overdose deaths associated with illicit stimulants (cocaine and methamphetamine) have surged in the past eight years, according to a recent study by the National Institutes for Health (NIH).
Delivering Medication Assisted Treatment for Addictions via Telehealth
Location: Online
This seminar marks the launch of a consultation process funded by the Drug Deaths Task Force (DDTF), Scottish Government and Corra Foundation on best practice approaches on delivering Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder via Telehealth. In keeping with the landscape of substance use in Scotland contributing to drug-related deaths, the main focus will be on the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder for example with methadone or buprenorphine.
Behavior, Biology, and Chemistry (BBC) Annual Meeting: Translational Research in Addiction
Location: Online
This three-day virtual conference focuses on translational aspects of addiction research among chemists, biologists, and behavioral scientists.
The diversity of participants and attendees at this meeting (undergraduate students to senior faculty, chemists to psychiatrists) provides a unique venue for networking among different disciplines and in so doing promotes new and innovative approaches to medications development in addictions biology.
Weekend Course on UTC Curriculum 1 & 2 from March 6, 2021
Location: Mangalore, India (Onine Live sessions)
Online course on "Science of Substance Use Disorder, Treatment and Recovery", as per the Universal Treatment Curriculum by the Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme, starting from 6 March 2021, every Saturday from 9 am to 1.30 pm (Indian Standard Time) with 40 minutes break. This course is designed for practitioners in SUD and mental Health sector as a weekend course. Those completing Curriculum 1 & 2 will also get opportunity to complete the entire 8 curriculums and write ICAP exam for international credentials.
Serene Retreat is organizing "Recovery Support Services " training workshop starting from 8TH March to 12TH March 2021. This training course gives you an opportunity to be able to sit for the Recovery Coach Credentialing Examination (RC).
ISSUP Lebanon would like to invite you to attend their upcoming Webinar with Dr. Hendrée Jones on the topic of treatment and prevention of substance use disorders among females across the life span.
Addressing the Intersection of Substance Use and Suicide: Strategies for Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment
Location: Washington, D.C., Amerika Serikat
On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM, ET (Washington, DC time), the University of Cincinnati and NORC at the University of Chicago will host the free webinar 'Addressing the Intersection of Substance Use and Suicide: Strategies for Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment.'
ISAM-NIG Seminars: "In-Love with Addiction Neuroscience" -Prof Marc Potenza
Location: Washington, D.C., Amerika Serikat
We are delighted to inform you that the 8th talk from the "In-love with Addiction Neuroscience" talk series is taking place on Thursday, March 11th, 2021,
ISSUP Yunani ingin mengundang Anda untuk menghadiri acara peluncuran mendatang mereka pada 12 Maret 2021.
Webinar ini akan memperkenalkan Bab Nasional baru di Yunani sehubungan dengan apa yang ditawarkan ISSUP di seluruh dunia dan di Yunani pada khususnya.
| Webinar Mengapa Peminum Berbahaya Menolak Perubahan: Mengatasi dan Kognisi dalam Mempertahankan Minum Berat
Location: London, Inggris
Pusat Penelitian Obat dan Alkohol di Middlesex University (organisasi tuan rumah untuk ISSUP UK) dengan senang hati menjadi tuan rumah webinar kami berikutnya pada hari Rabu 17 Maret 2021, pukul 13:00-14:00 jam waktu Inggris.
Updated HIV Clinical and Service Delivery Recommendations
Location: Online
In late 2020, WHO developed new clinical and service delivery recommendations on key topic areas outlined in the agenda below. To launch and discuss these recommendations, WHO will host a webinar with a brief question and answer session, open to all participants.
Provisional agenda
Director’s Welcome - Department of Global HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infection Programmes
Collaborative Perspectives On Addiction Annual Meeting
Location: Online
The Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction (CPA) annual conference is sponsored by Division 50 (Society of Addiction Psychology) of the American Psychological Association (APA). The meeting provides scientific programing on cutting-edge research and clinical advances across the addiction field.
Attendees at all levels, will have the opportunity to connect and exchange ideas with experts in the field while attending a variety of educational and practical sessions.
Webinar: 'Adolescent Social Isolation and Loneliness'
Location: Washington DC, Amerika Serikat
Being socially disconnected or perceiving the absence of companionship and support can have a large effect on health and mortality risk for adolescents. This presentation will explore factors that lead to social isolation and loneliness; will determine how both physical and emotional health can be influenced; and will discuss ways to improve social integration and support in order to improve outcomes and life satisfaction for adolescents.
Nouveau cycle de formation UTC du 22 au 30 Mars 2021
Location: Lomé
ISSUP-Togo en collaboration avec le Comité National Anti-Drogue et avec l’appui de la Commission de la CEDEAO poursuit la formation sur le programme UTC avec les curricula 3 et 4 respectivement « Les co-morbidités mentales et médicales ; une vue d’ensemble pour les Professionnels de l’addiction » et « Compétences de base en counseling pour les professionnels de l’addiction ».
Cette formation réunira une vingtaine de professionnels de la santé, de l’action sociale et des organisations de la société civile.
Les mesures barrières sont strictement respectées.
Nouveau cycle de formation UTC du 22 au 30 Mars 2021
Location: Lomé
ISSUP-Togo en collaboration avec le Comité National Anti-Drogue et avec l’appui de la Commission de la CEDEAO poursuit la formation sur le programme UTC avec les curricula 3 et 4 respectivement « Les co-morbidités mentales et médicales ; une vue d’ensemble pour les Professionnels de l’addiction » et « Compétences de base en counseling pour les professionnels de l’addiction ».
Cette formation réunira une vingtaine de professionnels de la santé, de l’action sociale et des organisations de la société civile.
Les mesures barrières sont strictement respectées.
Reducing Substance Use Stigma: The Role of First Responders
Location: Online
Stigma is one of the biggest barriers people face when seeking and receiving care for substance use disorders. Direct service workers, including the law enforcement community, are often the first to respond to crisis situations with people experiencing substance-related harms, and they can play a major role in overcoming that stigma.
This webinar, targeted at members of the law enforcement community, will focus on reducing stigma by increasing awareness and understanding of substance use and its relationship to mental health.
Despite the progress that has been made in recent years, HCV remains a major public health problem in Europe. In the European Union (EU) more people die each year from HCV than from HIV/AIDS.
The Drug Policy Network South East Europe and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) invite you to participate in the webinar that will provide information on the new European Union drug strategy.
ISSUP Ukraine are excited to invite you to attend their upcoming Webinar on the role of public organizations in providing assistance to users of psychoactive substances, specifically focusing on the experience of Ukraine for the last 10 years.
ISSUP Nigeria are excited to invite you to their Fifth Knowledge Update Series Webinar on the topic of 'Recovery in Substance Use Disorders: The Family as a Resource'.
COVID-19 and Drugs in the European Neighbourhood: Lessons Learned from Ukraine and Georgia
Location: Europe
This webinar is part of the series of webinars that the EMCDDA has been organising over the past year around the theme of COVID-19. The purpose of the webinars is to help those working in the drugs field understand how drug users, and those supporting them, are coping with the pandemic and to share knowledge and experience. The webinars give a voice to key professionals working in the drugs field and allow for a panel discussion on emerging challenges. The sessions, chaired by EMCDDA staff members, are open to EMCDDA employees, the Reitox network and professionals working in the domain.
Drawing from Life: Alcohol in the time of COVID-19
Location: Online
Alcohol is a leading risk factor for death and disability worldwide. Drinking too much alcohol leads to health and social problems. During the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol use has increased, particularly affecting those with long-term health conditions. Though most people drink within low-risk levels, about a quarter of drinkers are thought to consume alcohol in ways that are harmful or hazardous to their health, and often experience physical and psychological harm.
First Monthly Membership Meeting: A Forum on Women's Conquests & Challenges in a VUCA World
Location: Manila, Filipina
ISSUP Philippines invites you to attend their First Monthly Membership Meeting featuring a Forum on Women's Conquests & Challenges in a VUCA World. The theme will be 'We make change work for the women'.
UTC Training for Addiction Professionals in Mexico Time Zones
Location: Mexico City, Meksiko
Our 4th Batch of Universal Treatment Curriculum for Addiction Professionals is scheduled from 29 March 2021. The classes are from 6-8 AM (Mexican Time) and the course will be conducted on Monday and Friday. Ecolink Institute, India is the approved Training Provider for the Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme. Ecolink is a pioneering Institute who implemented UTC course through online live sessions successfully and has over 140 students from various countries.
Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) warmly invite you to join us online on Tuesday 30 March from 12:30-14:00 BST for our third SHAAP/SARN Alcohol Occasionals event of 2021.
Dr Carly Lightowlers and Lucy Bryant will present their complementary research and we will then open to Q+A and wider discussion.
Pada tanggal 31 Maret, ISSUP Lebanon ingin mengundang Anda untuk menghadiri Webinar mereka yang akan datang dengan topik Pencegahan dan Perawatan selama Pandemi COVID-19.
